Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Rees

A short extension of the interim order is granted to ensure the respondent is properly notified and given a real opportunity to participate, as procedural fairness requires.

Parties: Applicant: Nursing & Midwifery Council; Respondent: Rees
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 28 July 2015
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Interim Order
Outcome: short extension of interim order granted
Legal Topics: Interim Orders, Notice Requirements, Procedural Fairness

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Orders Notice Requirements Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Nursing & Midwifery Council

Applicant

Rees

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Interim Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether to grant a short extension of the interim order restricting the respondent's practice
2 Whether the respondent has been given adequate notice and opportunity to participate

Ratio Decidendi

A short extension of the interim order is granted to ensure the respondent is properly notified and given a real opportunity to participate, as procedural fairness requires.

Court Disposition

short extension of interim order granted

Orders

Interim order extended to 4pm on 18 September 2015.
Applicant to ensure respondent is notified in writing, by email, and by telephone of the application and her rights to participate.